Ubud Private Tour: Waterfall, Temple & Rice Terraces
Waterfall, temple, volcanic views, rice terraces, monkey forest, palace and market in one day
A private full-day tour from Seminyak through Ubud and the surrounding highlands, with hotel pickup and a professional English-speaking guide. You visit Tegenungan Waterfall, the sacred Tirta Empul Temple, Kintamani's Lake Batur and Mount Batur views, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace, and finish at Ubud Art Market. All entrance fees are included. Lunch at a Kintamani restaurant with volcano views is optional.
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Explore Ubud and Kintamani highlights
- Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
- Explore Tirta Empul Temple
- Enjoy lunch with Mount Batur view
- Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- Walk through Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
- Tour Ubud Royal Palace
- Shop at Ubud Art Market
- Tegenungan Waterfall 1h
- Tirta Empul Temple 1h
- Kintamani 1h
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace 1h
- Ubud Palace 1h
- Ubud Art Market 1h
What’s included
- Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
- all entrance fees to Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace, and Ubud Art Market.
- air-conditioned private vehicle with no other passengers.
- hotel or villa pickup and drop-off from Seminyak, Sanur, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Canggu, or other nearby areas.
- petrol and parking fees.
- tax and service charges. Buffet lunch at a Kintamani restaurant with volcano views is available as an optional add-on.
- vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice.
Times
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30
Before you book
Operated by Bali Full Day Tour
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup from Seminyak or nearby areas and heads to Tegenungan Waterfall, a 20-meter cascade set in jungle that draws both tourists and locals. From there you move to Tirta Empul Temple, a complex built in 960 AD around holy spring water in the village of Manukaya, recognized as a national cultural heritage site. The drive then climbs into Kintamani's central highlands, where Mount Batur and Lake Batur dominate the landscape across a 13-square-kilometer caldera. This is where lunch happens if you've chosen the all-inclusive option: a buffet meal at a restaurant overlooking the volcano.
After Kintamani, the route descends to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, where the paddies cascade down the valley slopes in three-tiered formations that date back to the eighth century. The high roadside location is cool and open, a standard stop for photographs. Next is Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a protected rainforest in Ubud's center where hundreds of macaques live among the trees. You then visit Ubud Palace (Puri Saren), the former royal residence built in the early 1800s and still maintained by the royal family. It sits on the main Jalan Raya Ubud road and serves as a focal landmark of the town. The day ends at Ubud Art Market, where you can browse wooden handicrafts, rattan work, paintings, and silver items made by local artisans.
The vehicle is air-conditioned and private: no other travelers share it, only your party. Your guide speaks English and can arrange flexible timing if you need to adjust the schedule. Vegetarian lunch options are available if you request them at booking. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours total, and hotel drop-off is included at the end.
Is this one for you?Book without lunch if you prefer to eat on your own schedule or have dietary needs beyond what the buffet offers. Choose the all-inclusive option if you want the meal, volcano views, and one fewer decision during the day. The private vehicle means your group travels alone, so timing can flex if you want longer at any stop, though the full itinerary still fits within 9 to 10 hours.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Tegenungan Waterfall like when you arrive?
Tegenunnan Waterfall is a 20-meter cascade flowing from the Petanu river through a lush jungle setting in the village of Kemenuh. The height and volume create a strong sound and vibration you can feel as you approach. It's popular with both tourists and local visitors.
Can I swim or get close to the water at any of these stops?
Tirta Empul Temple has holy spring water that visitors can enter as part of the temple experience. At Tegenungan Waterfall and other stops, access depends on the site's rules and conditions on the day. Your guide will advise what is possible when you arrive.
Is lunch included in the price, or do I pay extra?
Lunch is optional. You can book the tour without lunch or choose the all-inclusive option that includes a buffet meal at a Kintamani restaurant overlooking Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at checkout.
How much time do you spend at Tegalalang Rice Terrace?
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a photo stop on the high roadside where you can view the terraced paddies cascading down the valley. The exact time depends on your guide's pacing and your interest, but it is one of several stops within the full 9- to 10-hour day.
What can you buy at Ubud Art Market?
Ubud Art Market sells wooden handicrafts, rattan work, paintings, silver jewelry, and other locally made art items. Each shop in the complex carries different pieces, so you can walk freely between them to find souvenirs and gifts.
Do I need to dress a certain way to visit the temples?
Smart casual dress is recommended for the tour. Temples in Bali have their own customs. Your guide will advise on any specific requirements when you arrive at Tirta Empul Temple and Ubud Palace.
Ubud Private Tour: Waterfall, Temple & Rice Terraces
9h–10h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 80 per person
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